Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Pop Brothers
Coffee Shop
Bankhouse Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) F
Ship Island Excursions
Attraction
Joseph W. Milner Stadium
Stadium
West Side Park Splash Pad
Water Park
Club Thirty IV
Nightclub
The Water Playground
Water Park
Mississippi Coast Model Railway Museum
Museum
Lance Lumpkin Stadium
Stadium
Long Beach Splash Pad
Water Park
Food and Drink (40) F
Irish Coast Pub
Bar
The Press Box Daiquiri Lounge
Bar
Beachy Daiquiri & Hookah Lounge
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Waffle House
Fast Food
Bacchus Wine & Licqour
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
West Side Community Center
Community Centre
Charles L. Walker Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (5) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Jones Memorial Park
Park
Harbor Square Park
Park
Gaston Hewes Recreation Center
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Preservation Oaks Beach Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
West Side Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
28th Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Herbert Wilson Recreation Center
Park
Harper McCaughan Town Green Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
War Memorial Park
Park
Shops (36) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Clark's
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Gulfport.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Gulfport is 91/100 - which is 10% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime C+

Gulfport crime rates are 2,188 per 100k, which is 10% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
1,919 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
269 crimes per 100k B
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employment F

The median income in Gulfport is $40,554 - which is equal to Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$40,554 F
Unemployment Rate
6.1% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (30)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Gulfport Fire Department Central Station 1
Fire Station
Gulfport Police Department
Police
Gulfport Police Training
Police
Gulfport Police Communications
Police
Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Police
Gulfport Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Gulfport Police Department Narcotics Division
Police
Gulfport Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Hospital
Gulfport Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Gulfport Police Department
Police
Gulfport Police Vehicle Maintenance
Police
Gulfport Fire Department Station 12
Fire Station
Gulfport Police North Substation
Police
Gulfport Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Long Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Long Beach Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Gulfport home prices are $132,700 - which is 26% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$132,700 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
3.3x (home price to income ratio) B
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schools D

The Gulfport graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (24) F
West Elementary School
Gulfport Central Middle School
Central Elem
Gaston Point Elementary School
Twenty Eighth St Elem
Pass Road Elementary School
Bayou View Middle School
Gulfport Vocational Annex
Bayou View Elementary School
High Schools (5) F
Long Beach Senior High School
Gulfport High School
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ratings A

Gulfport has an overall rating of 81% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes B
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Gulfport Area Facts

  • Gulfport has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Gulfport crime rates are 10% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Gulfport is 10% higher than the Mississippi average

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Full Of Fun Education 5 rating By SJArmyWife ( Jan 05, 2015) We have visited Gulfport a number of times & each time we visit, we find something new to experience. The Lynn Meadows Discovery center is designed for younger kids but is so much fun for the whole family. There are so many learning exhibits from Science to Cultural Exhibits.

T ...Read More he beautiful beaches with piers that are great for stroll, watch all age groups fish, look out over the water & just enjoy the sun. The local shops & restaurants are fabulous as well.

There are several fabulous museums, walking trails along the beaches, water parks, visitors center, the beautiful age old trees. Read Less
Gulfport, MS - My Home Away from Home 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 04, 2010) Living in Alabama, I am only a few hours away from sand, beaches, restaurants, and more. Gulf Shores in Alabama is closer, but my boyfriend and I wanted to try something new, but still somewhat similar. This time, we decided to go to Gulfport, MS, for a four day vacation this sum ...Read More mer.

During our stay in Gulfport we got to see the great sites, try new foods and they have a great casino in Buloxi which isn't very far away and always a good time.

I got to walk on the pier and see the ocean and it was just like a dream, or scene from a movie. If you are active then the city of Gulfport is a great city for you. My boyfriend and I played all over the city, and had the best hamburgers at the Island View Casino Resort, they were expensive ($11!) but it was totally worth every penny!

If you can get down to Gulfport in September then you will have a blast, summer is winding down, the kids are back in school, and only the adults have time to play then! The people are great in Gulfport and the city is clean, the only bad thing I can say is that some places are way too expensive. Unless you want to pay $3.00 for a coke, find a walmart and stash them in your car. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gulfport? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jones Memorial Park
      Harbor Square Park
      Gaston Hewes Recreation Center
      Unknown Name
      Preservation Oaks Beach Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Ship Island Excursions
      Joseph W. Milner Stadium
      West Side Park Splash Pad
      Club Thirty IV
      The Water Playground
      Mississippi Coast Model Railway Museum
      Lance Lumpkin Stadium
      Long Beach Splash Pad

      Food & Drink

      Irish Coast Pub
      The Press Box Daiquiri Lounge
      Beachy Daiquiri & Hookah Lounge
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Popeyes
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Gulfport? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Gulfport.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Gulfport? The cost of living in Gulfport is 91/100 - which is 10% higher than Mississippi.
      Gulfport
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Gulfport? Gulfport crime rates are 2,188, which are 10% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      2,188 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -54%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Gulfport? The median income in Gulfport is $40,554 which is equal to Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $40,55427% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,90720% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      31% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Gulfport a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
      Gulfport Behavioral Health System
      Garden Park Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Doctor's Nutrition

      A+ Housing

      What are Gulfport home prices? Gulfport home prices are $132,700 - which is 26% higher than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $132,70028% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8877% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Gulfport have good schools? The Gulfport graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Gulfport a good place to live? Gulfport has an overall rating of 81% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      85%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      10 total surveys

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